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General Laborer

$37k to $42k

Columbus, NE, United StatesFull-timePosted Oct 27, 2026

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Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION Position : General Laborer Ferrous / Shredder Facility : Columbus, NE Reports to : Ferrous Supervisor / Shredder Manager or Facility Manager Date : August 2020 Summary Under supervision, may assist in the in-coming material inspection process; may also assist in the processing of material for customer shipment.

May identify, grade and/or sort different grades of scrap iron and steel. Includes reviewing all in-bound material for non-conforming items May sorts and processes iron according to customer specifications May assist with autos de-manufacturing function Shovel fluff as needed to keep build-up from piling up around conveyors May move other material in the yard utilizing equipment Other responsibilities as assigned or required Safety: Wears all necessary Personal Protective Equipment when working in the yard.

Follows company safety standards at all times. Failure to follow ALL safety requirements may result in loss of position.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred but not required. Must be able to interact with customers and vendors in a friendly and courteous manner. Prior experience operating heavy machinery preferred but not required as we will train candidates. Some mechanical know-how necessary. May use hand tools for minor repairs. Must be able to lift a minimum of 30-50 lbs and 100+lbs on 2-person lift.

About Us

Alter Trading Corporation, a 127+ year-old company with 70+ scrap metal processing facilities across the Midwest and Southern U.S. We pride ourselves on being a top source for ferrous and non-ferrous metals and delivering exceptional customer service. About Benefits: Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Offered Company Paid Disability Insurance 401k with Company Match Job Seekers with a background in Warehouse, Equipment Operation, Customer Service, Construction, Retail, Customer Facing, computer work, etc.

will do well in this position. Alter Trading Corporation is committed to maintaining a safe and drug-free workplace. Pre-employment and employee drug and alcohol testing may be required in accordance with applicable law and Company policy. For positions where permitted or required by law, testing may include cannabis (marijuana).

Employees may also be subject to post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return-to-duty, or other legally authorized testing consistent with Company policy and applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Description copied from Alter Trading's careers page. Read the full posting before you apply.

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